Name: Chaminade Resort & Spa
Address: One Chaminade Lane, Live Oak, California, United States of America, Live Oak, California, US
Price range: US$148–US$620 per night
Rating: 7.95

What guests think

At Chaminade Resort & Spa, reviewers describe beautiful wooded grounds with sweeping views, hiking trails, and family friendly amenities, but note dated rooms, thin walls, and inconsistent maintenance or service that can undercut the otherwise relaxing, pet friendly escape.

The pools, hot tubs, trails, and spa/fitness areas are a highlight, though guests sometimes find closed or cool jacuzzis, missing towels, or areas needing TLC. The View restaurant draws raves for scenery and generally good food, but service can be slow and prices feel high to some. Rooms range from simple to spacious, with some noise, small layouts, or dated decor reported, and parking near rooms can be scarce. Expect a scenic, quiet base with resort amenities and occasional rough edges.

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Facilities

Beautiful grounds with multiple pools and hot tubs, hiking trails, spa and fitness areas, fire pits, on site dining, and pet friendly touches; EV chargers are a plus. Limited parking and occasional closures, maintenance issues, or missing pool towels are reported.

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Jennifer

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is dated and can be pricey. However, its a beautiful property with many trails, and we enjoy the amenities such as the pool, gym/ steam room and tennis courts.

8

Douglas

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Other than a few snags this would be a 5 star review. AC in room didn’t work, kids jacuzzi was broken, and there were no towels stocked at the pool Sunday morning until about 10am. Beautiful quiet place with great views. Restaurant was top notch.

8

timothy

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are a bit dated. Pools are nice . Jets on jacuzzi need help. Gym is very nice, dining pricy but good .

8

Anne

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location. Limited parking for the property, valet parking was available.

8

Steven

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a good place, with a few. Rough edges. I realized too late that I never got my welcome bottle of wine. I also hiked all the way down to the lobby for complimentary coffee, but there seemed to be none one of the days. Other than that, the rooms are nice. The pool, pool bar, fire pits and movies by the pool are fun. There are quite a few hikable trails and wildlife around.

8

Richard

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property with pool, gym, and restaurant. Great option for families. Property feels a little dated but still a great stay.

10

Kathy

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful resort. The spa is fantastic,the view restaurant was delicious for both breakfast and dinner. Great marked trails for walks in the woods. Parking was full, all the time. Our room was a little dark, would be nice if the bathroom had better lighting.

10

Lucia

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome place to stay - great food, great pools and grounds. Rooms are comfy and large.

10

Dave

4 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean property away from town. Dog friendly with a nice restaurant, walking trails, pool, and gym. Free electric car chargers. This will be a regular stop for us when we travel through this area.

10

James

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful views, nice hiking trails, pools, hot tubs, sauna, steam bath, spa services. Really wonderful place to relax, we enjoyed it thoroughly.

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Cleanliness

Reports vary: many find rooms and grounds clean, but others note musty odors, stained carpets, dusty or worn areas. Some mention dirty or nonfunctional hot tubs/spa spaces and messy pool decks.

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Rachelle

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Would’ve preferred to know that they were working on a pool creating a lot of noise. The outside of this property does not look clean and up-to-date. The hot tub in the spa was dirty and did not work. The inside of the locker rooms in the spa were disheveled and disturbing. The massage was amazing! The fitness gym was great and the surrounding areas would have been quiet otherwise.

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Nichele

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was smooth and simple. Very large property, but needs to be upgraded. Carpet was old and stained. Room smelled of walking into a senior facility. The windows and screens were old. Walls had peeling paint and many cracks. Bed was made nice but nothing was dusted. Clocks and counters and tables I had to clean myself. Lost power for 4 hours the morning of checkout from 6:45am-10:15am and no one acknowledged that during check out. The rooms are much darker when the window is open than what is shown online. Overall it want the worst stay, but I’ve had much much better.

10

Anne Marie

28 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved our stay at the Chaminade! The kids especially didn’t want to leave and wanted to return on our next trip to CA. The property is close to town but also provides a beautiful oasis in the hills. The pools were lovely and heated and the jacuzzis were large and clean. The fire pits in the pool area were a great idea for warming up after getting out of the warm pool and getting used to the cool mountain air. The room was a nice size and the beds were comfortable. It is nice to have a sofa bed. It wasn’t very comfortable but that was our only complaint. It was helpful to have a refrigerator in the room and the coffee maker was great! We look forward to staying with you again soon!

8

Lindsay

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There were a few housekeeping misses

10

Edward Christopher

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place to stay at. The room had a musty smell to it that was unpleasant. People in room on top very noisy. No parking available near our room so we had to park a bit aways.

10

Michelle

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ron was clean but the bed is very uncomfortable.

6

Tonya

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was in a nice area. The lobby area was nice. But that’s where the nice stopped. The room was well worn, bathroom ceiling was peeling, and carpets were not too clean. The pool area ran out of pool towels by 11am and there were no more than 20-30 people at the pool. The room we stayed in had a glass “wall/window” that faced the interior hallway. There should be some kind of shutters, or window covering to block the light from the hallway. It was very difficult to sleep with the room lit up all night.

4

Ashwin

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a horrible experience here. We had a very bad spa experience, they charged us way more than promised at time of booking. The customer service at the spa is also very rude and unhelpful. Also, the rooms are slightly old and smell.

8

Kristina

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Some dirty areas, broken or heavy worn down areas. Hotel smell overall is “dirty”

4

Richard

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Long wait to check in. Room was not very clean and seemed old. Room was also Very noisy- sounded like AC compressor right above our heads and went off every few minutes. You could hear rooms around us running their water. Would not recommend to anyone.

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Rooms

Rooms range from small and basic to larger suites; decor often feels dated, with dim lighting, thin walls, and noise from AC or neighbors. Some note outdated TVs and not private patios, while others enjoyed spacious layouts and views.

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Sterling

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was in a beautiful location but there were some small problems. We stayed in a room not in the main building and our TV was lagging all the time. The room was clean but a little outdated. We thought we were getting a garden view balcony but ended up with the patio facing the parking lot. You could also hear everything with your neighbors! Everything was also super overpriced. We inquired about their s’mores and fire pit they offer and it was 100 dollars! I would say it’s a nice hotel location but be ready to spend some money and be let down by the rooms.

10

Daniella

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view and cozy room.

6

David

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small rooms with very thin walls. Decor is also pretty dated, especially considering the cost.

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Doug

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

While the hotel facilities are attractive, the rooms are dated and poorly equipped. And the $40 "resort fee" per night is ridiculous! If you reserve the King Suite Forest View (as I did) and want a patio, be sure to reserve the ground floor. The second floor suites have no balcony or patio.

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Tonya

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was in a nice area. The lobby area was nice. But that’s where the nice stopped. The room was well worn, bathroom ceiling was peeling, and carpets were not too clean. The pool area ran out of pool towels by 11am and there were no more than 20-30 people at the pool. The room we stayed in had a glass “wall/window” that faced the interior hallway. There should be some kind of shutters, or window covering to block the light from the hallway. It was very difficult to sleep with the room lit up all night.

8

Reid

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was slightly disappointed that there was no microwave in the room so as to heat up leftovers from their own restaurant

6

Michael

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Needs an update to get to 1990 standards. AC was so loud it shook the building floor. Rooms need better lighting and seem dark. Bar served high-end wine measured with a cocktail measuring cup… staff seems tired except for one of the maint men who was so kind and helpful and got me some coffee in the early morning.

6

Sonia

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Though the property was beautiful, the room was far below average. The room was tiny and there was absolutely nothing special about it. It’s not worth the price. I’ve traveled pretty extensively and understand that room size isn’t everything, but this room was so incredibly disappointing. It made me want to do anything other than be in the room. If you’re traveling with your family and want something to do with the kids, I’d recommend the property. The pool is nice, the fire pits are lovely; but if you’re traveling as a couple, find something else.

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Richard

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Long wait to check in. Room was not very clean and seemed old. Room was also Very noisy- sounded like AC compressor right above our heads and went off every few minutes. You could hear rooms around us running their water. Would not recommend to anyone.

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KARMJIT

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tv was not up to date No Netflix no airplay

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: many praise friendly, accommodating staff, while others report slow restaurant service, long or delayed check ins, communication lapses, and unresponsive or rude encounters. Responses to problems vary from quick fixes and comps to missed follow through.

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Franklin

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We waited nearly 2 hours after check in time for the room to be ready. Sure it was a holiday weekend, but we couldn't help feeling discriminated against when other people got their room before us even though we had been waiting in the lobby longer. I also saw another family get offered a restaurant credit when their room was not ready, however we were not offered anything.

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Michael

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The place itself is nice and peaceful. Had some issues while there though. Checked in and only one key worked. It was our anniversary so I paid 30 dollars for chocolate covered strawberries to be in the room which they never put in there. I waited until the last day to see if they were coming later but they never did and I had to go to the front desk and ask them to take it off the bill. That was very disappointing. Some of the staff were awesome but others weren’t so great. I thought it was a quiet place for the most part but there were kids running up and down the halls and making a bunch of noise. The trails were nice but we were concerned with the poison oak. I would maybe consider staying here again. Maybe we just had bad luck.

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Willard

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was great. Restaurant was slow (it was busy, but people that were sat after us got their food before us and my food was cold - like it had sat for a while before it was brought out). Also, we ordered drinks - ONLY SHOTS- and it took about 15 minutes for them to arrive. Also asked for coffee in the morning and it never arrived. Also-snacks for sale at the gym should be healthier (seriously-chips?)

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Michael

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had to call the front desk twice for room cleaning. Requested the GM call as i was told there was no MOD. Never received a call.

10

Bridget

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

this was the most beautiful location the staff was way beyond kind and made dure we we were treated like royalty !! first class staff

10

Stella

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They have the best staff! Very nice people, very accommodating, they treat us well! THE View restaurant’s staff are amazing! They gave us complimentary chocolate cake! The front desk of Chaminade hotel is very hospitable. Will come back here with my family.

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Lizette

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First room I was placed in, the ac was rattling. Took two calls to get someone to check the ac out. Second room, we had a service tech come out to update the tv while taking a nap. A suggestion for this would be to update the tvs during cleaning and for front desk to inform guests upon check-in.

10

Nicolas

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire experience from the moment we pulled up was incredible. The Front Desk was incredibly helpful and very kind. They made it very easy to check in and we’re very accommodating with an early arrival. But I must say that Jacob, the valet extraordinaire, was probably our best individual experience that we could have asked for. He was smart, very respectful, knowledgeable, and was quick with everything. He was able to care more about our experience and you can tell how genuine he was with his smile and positive attitude. He’s an exceptional human being, and it needed to be singled out.

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Emanuel

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are NOT friendly at all and check in and check out time are very strict.

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Marcella

26 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They were two hours late in being able to check us in, the staff was sweet about it but when you are charged a price for the amenities and cannot use them because you cannot check in it's frustrating. When we finally made it to the pool at around 7:30 the bar was closing, the entertainment was done, and there were used towels and garbage everywhere on the pool deck. The staff out at the pool didn't seem to care that we couldn't get there earlier, it was just ok. Not impressed.

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Location

Set on a wooded hilltop with sweeping views, it feels secluded and peaceful yet is a short drive to Santa Cruz, Capitola, and the boardwalk. Not walkable to town, so a car is useful.

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Peyman

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a beautiful property nestled in the Santa Cruz hills, but near downtown and the beaches. The staff and their service was the highlight of our stay.

10

Anne Marie

28 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved our stay at the Chaminade! The kids especially didn’t want to leave and wanted to return on our next trip to CA. The property is close to town but also provides a beautiful oasis in the hills. The pools were lovely and heated and the jacuzzis were large and clean. The fire pits in the pool area were a great idea for warming up after getting out of the warm pool and getting used to the cool mountain air. The room was a nice size and the beds were comfortable. It is nice to have a sofa bed. It wasn’t very comfortable but that was our only complaint. It was helpful to have a refrigerator in the room and the coffee maker was great! We look forward to staying with you again soon!

10

ross

15 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I never knew a resort like this was so close to the beach. My go to vacation spot now.

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Lizanne

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a beautiful setting up on a hilltop nestled amidst the trees. Great options for fire pits and view from the restaurant.

10

Brock

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is conveniently located near main roads, restaurants, boardwalk yet is surrounded by beautiful forest.

10

ying

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, nice and clean room, great view.

10

Cathryn

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, safe. An oasis away from the beach crowd.

10

Seow Leng

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and peaceful getaway, tucked in the forest. Several hiking trails on site.

8

Armaghan

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great getaway in a beautiful property. Love coming here Dining options are limited to one restaurant and we went during restaurant week so had very limited menu for our stay - plus some challenges with getting seating without reservations. They also had a controlled fire nearby that made the air smoky while we were there for one of the days

10

Jeanmarie

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property seems miles from the hustle and bustle of Santa Cruz but is only a short drive to town. It was busy weekend at the resort, but it still felt very peacefull.

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Dining

The View restaurant is praised for scenery and often good food and drinks. However, slow or inconsistent service, limited options, and high prices are noted.

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REY

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We really love the hotel. It had everything we needed. The Charging Stations was a major plus. The pools where heated and the Jacuzzi was hot. My only complaint..... the Restaurant was a major disappointment. The staff were nonexistent and the food took almost 45min to come out. Staff never came back to refill our drinks had to track down other waiters or go to the bar. That's a big turn off for me. I wanted to leave a $5 tip and a note! And I'm a great tipper.

8

megan

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This place has so much potential to be amazing but the service and food needs some work. We knew this when we booked and the price is not bad.

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Douglas

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Other than a few snags this would be a 5 star review. AC in room didn’t work, kids jacuzzi was broken, and there were no towels stocked at the pool Sunday morning until about 10am. Beautiful quiet place with great views. Restaurant was top notch.

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James

12 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The restraunt was excellent with good wait staff and excellent menu selection

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Willard

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was great. Restaurant was slow (it was busy, but people that were sat after us got their food before us and my food was cold - like it had sat for a while before it was brought out). Also, we ordered drinks - ONLY SHOTS- and it took about 15 minutes for them to arrive. Also asked for coffee in the morning and it never arrived. Also-snacks for sale at the gym should be healthier (seriously-chips?)

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Sarah

20 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. Food was very good! But our guest room felt a bit run down. But the public areas were lovely, and I could see returning with our family to enjoy the pools. The view from the restaurant was spectacular and my husband and I really enjoyed the sunset.

10

Johnathan

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was an amazing stay, I would recommend and I will book again. The restaurant was amazing! Food was great!!!

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Brittney

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The grounds were beautiful. We were able to check in our room right away. I was a VIP so I received a free bottle of wine. That was ready right at check-in. However, I was a little disappointed that I wasn’t given an option of red or white wine. I’m not a red wine drinker and they only had red wine. So it was a waste. We ate at The View restaurant and the service was a damper. It took about 30 minutes for someone to take our order after I had to speak with someone. They blamed it on a communication error. On the other hand, the food and the views were good. The room was nice and spacious and gave a lot of pillows which I liked. The swimming area was nice and clean. Great location to the boardwalk. Overall me and my family loved it and will be back.

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Armaghan

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great getaway in a beautiful property. Love coming here Dining options are limited to one restaurant and we went during restaurant week so had very limited menu for our stay - plus some challenges with getting seating without reservations. They also had a controlled fire nearby that made the air smoky while we were there for one of the days

10

Gregory

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is a beautiful location surrounded by trees and overlooking the valley out to the ocean. We loved the food at the restaurant - delicious and fresh ingredients! The staff are friendly and helpful.

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Month	Average price
January	US$189
February	US$193
March	US$191
April	US$229
May	US$234
June	US$255
July	US$271
August	US$279
September	US$291
October	US$238
November	US$216
December	US$183

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $453	16 $303	17 $399	18 $499	19 $360
20 $189	21 $186	22 $263	23 $298	24 $194	25 $321	26 $348
27 $167	28 $260	29 $346	30 $340

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $194	2 $264	3 $457
4 $168	5 $349	6 $620	7 $213	8 $288	9 $343	10 $384
11 $194	12 $268	13 $284	14 $264	15 $219	16 $318	17 $270
18 $148	19 $346	20 $151	21	22	23 $383	24 $384
25 $187	26 $226	27 $226	28 $256	29 $173	30 $301	31 $301

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Resort View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (Forest View)

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Resort View

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Forest View)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-In Shower (Forest View Adapted)

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Patio, Resort View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (Pet Friendly)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Forest View)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Grab Bar)

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Forest View)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Forest View Adapted Grab Bar)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Forest View)

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Patio (Forest View)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Patio, Resort View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Resort View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Patio (Forest View)

Family Room, Multiple Beds (King with Bunk Beds)

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Resort View

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible (Grab Bar)

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